Senators Should Re-Sign Victor Mete Ryan Shuvera | May 7, 2021 One of Ottawa Senators’ general manager Pierre Dorion’s best acquisitions during the 2020-21 season was picking up defenseman Victor Mete off waivers. Mete was waived by the Montréal Canadiens after…
Senators Should Shut Down Matt Murray for the Season Ryan Shuvera | April 27, 2021 Matt Murray’s season has been quite a roller coaster ride, to say the least. He looked good out of the gate, backstopping a fired-up Ottawa Senators team to a win…
All-Time New Brunswick-Born Lineups Ryan Shuvera | April 23, 2021 Plaster Rock, New Brunswick, is a village in the northwest quadrant of the province. It’s close to the border with the United States and is on the territory of the…
Senators Open Space for Youth on Defense at Deadline Ryan Shuvera | April 13, 2021 After noting in mid-March that it could be a quiet trade deadline, Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion made a few straightforward but notable deals within the final 48 hours.…
All-Time Manitoba-Born Lineups Ryan Shuvera | April 7, 2021 In Lorette, Manitoba, which is about 30 kilometres east of downtown Winnipeg and still in Treaty 1 Territory, there is a service road next to the Trans-Canada Highway where a…
Senators Fulfilling Role as Pests Ryan Shuvera | March 29, 2021 It seems the Ottawa Senators were the metaphorical “last straw” before two coaches in the Scotia North Division were fired this season. The Montréal Canadiens’ Claude Julien and Calgary Flames’…
Senators Goaltending Depth Tested with Multiple Injuries Ryan Shuvera | March 19, 2021 The condensed 2020-21 season was always going to be a grind for goaltenders. The league mandated that at least one spot on the taxi squad be allocated to a goaltender…
Senators Hoping for Offensive Boost From Returning Dzingel Ryan Shuvera | March 6, 2021 After what was likely a tough stretch of isolation for Ryan Dzingel, the newest Ottawa Senators’ forward finally joined the lineup on Thursday night against the Calgary Flames. He entered…
Revisiting Bobby Ryan’s Triumphant Return to the Senators’ Lineup Ryan Shuvera | February 27, 2021 The scene is nearly unforgettable for Ottawa Senators fans. It was Feb. 27, 2020 – exactly two weeks before the season would be suspended due to COVID-19 concerns. The Vancouver…
Senators’ Stützle Showing His Scoring Skills Ryan Shuvera | February 20, 2021 Tim Stützle has one strip of tape that runs horizontally along the middle of his blade from the toe (which is taped) to about the center. Beyond the toe and…
Senators History: Revisiting Jason Spezza’s First Career Hat Trick Ryan Shuvera | February 16, 2021 February is a good month for Jason Spezza. On Feb. 4, four weeks into the 2020-21 season, the 37-year-old hit the ice for the Toronto Maple Leafs and recorded his…
Senators Look to be Turning Page on Experience-Heavy Lineup Ryan Shuvera | February 10, 2021 The first quarter of this 56-game season for the Senators was more challenging than expected. The team came flying out of the gate with a big win against the Toronto…
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